sobering news...stuck on hospital bedrest : (

SPerry0376 · December 2009

So I guess I'vee been in denial for a while. MFM placed a cerclage in at 16 weeks for a shortened cervix and said just take it very easy. I've had contractions since 16 weeks but its an everyday thing for me and I have been taking procardia. So far everything has been fine until yesterday. Went to my regular OB and the vaginal u/s was not good. Cervix went from 2.5cm last week to 1.7 yesterday. Worst of all, baby a's sac is buldging out past the first cerclage stitch, so basically its holding on by a thread. They were/are very worried that my bag could break and any given moment so I was admitted into l/d for observation. I started having consistant contractions every 5 minutes so they up'd my Procardia. Finally my contractions have slowed big time and I should be getting an u/s later today to see if anything has gotten better and to know what my fate is.

IF things get better, I will be having a second cerclage surgery tomorrow to add another stitch, but the MFM can only do that if baby a's sac goes back into my uterus and my cervix stops funneling. I might be able to go home in a week or so in that case.

IF NOT I will be here for a very long time. MFM says he can't send me home with the babies sac buldging out like it is because it could break. Worst case senario is I'm here until I deliver on very strict bed rest.

Either way I will be on very strict bed rest until I deliver. Ugh.

I'm just starting to realize how much it sucks. No getting to sleep next to DH. No showers. Little sitting up, and no privacy. I feel for everyone on strict bedrest right now. It sure does suck.

bb80 · December 2009

i'm so sorry.... Sad

we will try to keep you entertained

JoBieger05 · December 2009

Oh my. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your DH, and your precious little twins. I hope everything goes well and that there are no complications.

two-pink-shoes · December 2009

Oh no! I'm so sorry. Get your DH to bring you lots of books and stuff to do.

FireWife2009 · December 2009

That is horrible.. I really hope things get better for you, and i hope your LOs stay put. Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

mrsjenni · December 2009

I'm so sorry you are going through this. My good friend had a similar problem and was on hospital bed rest from 12w until 37w when they finally gave her a c/s. I visited her often b/c she got so lonely but then she really started getting use to it.

Her DS is a very healthy 8 month old now, so hang in there. As difficult as it is (and I can't even imagine) you're doing this for the babies. T&P to you and your LO's.

EllePost · December 2009

thoughts and prayers are with you dear.

gocards1 · December 2009

OMG. How scary. I will be praying for you and your babies.

scottsbride379 · December 2009

I'm so sorry! We Bump ladies will keep you company. Thoughts and prayers!

Cyndi79 · December 2009

Oh my gosh - my thoughts & prayers are going out to you! Keep us posted!

MrsHello · December 2009

Ugh! I feel for you.T&P

MomOfClaire · December 2009

I'm really sorry to hear that. T&P for you and your babies.

Nate&Mel · December 2009

I am so sorry! Thinking of you and your babies, keep us updated.

synchrosally · December 2009

I'm so sorry! That does not sound fun at all! I hope everything goes ok and you and babies stay healthy! Lots of T&P for you!

kwhitson · December 2009

I'm sending lots of T&P your way!!!

MarMat · December 2009

I'm sorry to hear this... I'm sure you're already missing a lot of stuff... I'm sure we'll keep you company and cheer you up...

your LO's must stay in the oven!! try to relax (sorry it's easy to write it from the other side)...

T&P your way...

pls keep us posted!

NFL_Wife · December 2009

I'm so sorry! I'm sure its tough to be on bedrest, but look at it this way- at least they found it, and are doing everything they can. T&P for healthy sticky babies!

melissawillr · December 2009

Ugh, this is what I fear happening to me. At least if it does, then we aren't alone. Have you checked out the high-risk boards they have a daily check in for people who are on bedrest. I sure hope that this is temporary and that the drs are able to help you and that the twins stay put. It sounds like they have been so far despite everything. Have you considered making a list of things you can do while on bedrest? I started one for myself to make me feel like I had a little more control in the situation. We're all here to support you, so post whenever you can to update us, and hopefully you will find distraction as beneficial as I find it, (been pretty inactive myself for a week and a half, but right now I'm just confined to my house.) Are you able to take strolls in a wheelchair to get out of your room?

americanada · December 2009

ohhh...thinking of you.

araevg · December 2009

Oh goodness! You'll be in my thoughts. Hang in there.

SPerry0376 · December 2009

Thank you so much everyone for the t&p! I keep telling myself I get an awesome reward at the end of all this. It keeps me going, and its only been 24 hours....lol

laurenrobbie · December 2009

T&P for you!!!

FemmeNat01 · December 2009

Tons of T & P to you! Keep those babies cooking!

Thank God for the bump, eh?

On another note: We are due 2 days apart and we are both having twins!!!

christina1313 · December 2009

Lots of prayers your way. Hope things go as planned and the buns stay in baking for a little longer, Please keep us posted.

elizb137 · December 2009

Oh wow, I am so sorry to hear this...prayers that you can go home sooner rather than later. Stay in there kiddo!

dstar · December 2009

I am assuming you have internet. If you read, you could always get a good book. I like going to Amazon, because you can type in a book title (one you have already read) and they give suggestions for similar. You could also pick up knitting and make the babies some beautiful hats, and sweaters. Youtube has wonderful instruction videos. Get luck to you and we will be thinking of all of you.

Lisa.semple · December 2009

It sucks sometimes when what is best for the babies is so utterly lame. But, as momma's we do what we gotta. If you are stuck in there, i suggest a hobby. My sister started scrapbooking when she was on bed rest. and my other sister knits... and she isn't pregnant, she just does it. lol but it takes up alot of time i guess. OR, maybe blogging? i know there are alot of sites (besides here) for momma's on bed rest. (that is, if you are stuck on it.)

I will keep ya in my T&P's that your body cooperates. GL and keep us posted girly!

maeghan21 · December 2009

I'm so sorry

Such distressing news. A friend of mine spent 17w-23w on hospital bed rest after a few misarriages, she did have the 2nd cerclage and she's at 34 weeks now and back at home. Hopefully, everything turns outwell and the sac stops bulging!